Israeli Occupation Forces Continue Demolitions in Tulkarm Refugee Camp

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Israeli occupation forces have intensified their efforts to destroy Palestinian homes and infrastructure in the Nur Shams refugee camp, east of the occupied West Bank city of Tulkarm. This campaign of demolition has been ongoing for 95 days, with local estimates indicating that Israeli army bulldozers have torn down over 20 structures in the past week alone. The demolitions are part of a broader military operation initiated on January 21, 2025, which has displaced over 40,000 Palestinians.

Key Takeaways:

  • Israeli occupation forces have continued their demolition campaign in Tulkarm's Nur Shams refugee camp, targeting 20 structures in the past week.
  • The demolitions are part of a broader military operation initiated on January 21, 2025, which has displaced over 40,000 Palestinians.
  • The UNRWA Commissioner-General, Philippe Lazzarini, has warned that the demolition orders would further entrench the displacement of thousands of Palestine Refugees in the northern West Bank.
  • The demolition orders affect 106 Palestinian-owned structures in Tulkarm and Nur Shams refugee camps, allowing residents 24 hours to evacuate.
  • Israel initiated intensified military aggression on the northern West Bank refugee camps of Jenin, Tulkarm, Nur Shams, and al-Fara' on January 21, 2025.
  • The Israeli occupation forces previously launched a mass demolition of Palestinian structures in Tulkarm during the first week of March 2025, tearing down dozens of structures across both camps.
  • The occupation forces issued military orders on May 1 to demolish 106 Palestinian-owned structures in Tulkarm and Nur Shams refugee camps, allowing residents 24 hours to evacuate.

Statistics:

  • 95 days of Israeli military aggression on the Nur Shams refugee camp.
  • 20 structures torn down by Israeli army bulldozers in the past week alone.
  • 40,000 Palestinians displaced in the northern West Bank refugee camps.
  • 106 Palestinian-owned structures targeted by demolition orders in Tulkarm and Nur Shams refugee camps.
  • 24 hours given to residents to evacuate their homes before demolition.

Sources:

  • Palestine news & Information Agency - WAFA - English
  • UNRWA Commissioner-General, Philippe Lazzarini